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Who Can Take Down the Miami Heat?September 22nd, 2013 at 11:58 PMThe Miami Heat are going for a "Three Peat" this season, but that is going to be easier said than done with all of the moving and shaking that has been going on over this past off season. Players and coaches have moved around and some teams' stock have gone up...

Basketball Hall of Fame to Take Place This WeekendSeptember 7th, 2013 at 1:35 AMThe Hall of Fame will induct its new class on September 8 in Springfield, Mass. It was recently announced that Rick Pitino, head coach of the Louisville Cardinals, would head up that class. Pitino recently won 'The Big Dance' this past season and he also won the NCAA Championship with...

Atlanta Hawks’ Coach Mike Budenholzer Faces DUIAugust 29th, 2013 at 11:25 PMThe Atlanta Hawks new head coach Mike Budenholzer has been charged with a DUI while out Wednesday night as he was pulled over for driving without tail lights. After being pulled over, the police officer stated that Coach Bud's eyes were bloodshot and that he smelled like alcohol. After refusing...

The Latest News with the Atlanta Hawks and Around the NBAAugust 13th, 2013 at 12:27 AM***PHOTO1***
Atlanta Hawks' draft pick Lucas Nogueira will reportedly play in Spain next season to continue developing his game. Hawks GM Danny Ferry has stated to Chris Vivlamore of the AJC.com that Nogueira will play another year with Asefa Estudiantes Madrid and the Hawks will maintain his rights. Lucas showed a...

The Atlanta Hawks Sign Elton BrandJuly 16th, 2013 at 2:09 AM***PHOTO1***
In an effort to add depth and culture to the team, the Atlanta Hawks sign Elton Brand to a one year deal. The contract is estimated to be for about $4 million. Brand is expected to play both power forward and center behind Al Horford and Paul Millsap. Last season,...

Jeff Teague Will Stay in an Atlanta Hawks JerseyJuly 15th, 2013 at 12:55 AMAfter Jeff Teague signed an offer sheet with the Milwaukee Bucks worth $32 million for four years, the Atlanta Hawks had three days to either let him go or match the deal. Well, they decided to match the offer to pay the point guard $8 million a season to allow...

The Atlanta Hawks Lose in Their First Summer League GameJuly 13th, 2013 at 10:44 PMThe Atlanta Hawks lose their first game in the Las Vegas Summer League by a score of 90-83 to the Los Angeles Clippers. Atlanta fans got their first chance to see the Hawks' new draft picks and coach Mike Budenholzer's new offense. First round draft picks Dennis Shroder and Lucas...

Is Jeff Teague Next to Leave the Atlanta Hawks?July 12th, 2013 at 12:19 AMIt has been reported that Atlanta Hawks' guard Jeff Teague signed an offer from the Milwaukee Bucks for four years worth $32 million. The Hawks have three days to match the offer, if not then Teague will be set to join coach Larry Drew and team mate Zaza Pachulia. This...

Atlanta Hawks Free Agency and Trade RumorsJuly 9th, 2013 at 2:02 AMAfter laying low for most of the free agency period, the Atlanta Hawks' name has been popping up a lot now that we are right here on the deadline before signing day. One of the more recent rumors that are out there involve Jeff Teague and Brandon Jennings. Word on...

Can Atlanta Hawks Draft Picks Lead to a Championship?July 2nd, 2013 at 1:02 AMNow that the dust has settled on the NBA Draft and Atlanta has picked some guys that fans are not quite familiar with, it leaves us to ask one question, "Can the players drafted lead the Hawks to a ring?" The answer to that question is not an easy one...

The Boston Celtics May Be Interested in Josh SmithJune 26th, 2013 at 2:12 AM***PHOTO1***
Apparently the Boston Celtics are ready to turn the team over to Rajon Rondo. With the departure of head coach Doc Rivers and Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett seemingly also on the way out. Boston GM Danny Ainge seems to be ready to do whatever it takes to keep his...

Doc Rivers Going to L.A. May Foil the Atlanta Hawks’ PlansJune 24th, 2013 at 1:06 AMThe recent reports of Doc Rivers going to Los Angeles to coach the Clippers may spoil the Atlanta Hawks' plans for free agency. When the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Clippers agreed in principle to send Rivers to the west coast it was in an effort to please their...

Josh Smith May not Be in the Future Plans of the Atlanta HawksJune 17th, 2013 at 4:08 PMWith the recent hiring of new head coach in Mike Budenholzer of the San Antonio Spurs, the Atlanta Hawks want to start rebuilding a new image. That new image may not include the likes of Josh Smith. The Atlanta Hawks have also found a new home as they named 92.9 The...

Atlanta Hawks Looking to Go International in NBA Draft?June 13th, 2013 at 12:51 PMWith the Atlanta Hawks going all San Antonio Spurs on us by hiring Danny Ferry as the general manager and then he selects Spurs assistant coach Mike Budenholzer, would the Hawks also take the Spurs philosophy in the draft as well? Recently there were some comments reported about Gregg Popovich,...

Atlanta Hawks’ Former Coach Larry Drew Signs with Milwaukee Bucks and Other NewsJune 3rd, 2013 at 12:37 AM Just after the Atlanta Hawks' GM Danny Ferry named San Antonio Spurs' assistant Mike Budenholzer their new head coach, the Hawks' former head man Larry Drew was hired to fill the Milwaukee Bucks' opening. Drew had a record of 128-102 as the Atlanta Hawks head coach. The Milwaukee Bucks and Drew...

Atlanta Hawks Hire Mike Budenholzer from the San Antonio SpursMay 28th, 2013 at 6:24 PMThe Atlanta Hawks GM Danny Ferry saw his opportunity to strike and he took it when he hired long time San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Mike Budenholzer. He pulled one of the top candidates on the market and made him the lead guy for Atlanta by using his relationship from...

Larry Drew a Finalist for the Milwaukee Bucks JobMay 28th, 2013 at 12:53 AMAccording to multiple outlets including Yahoo! Sports, Atlanta Hawks head coach Larry Drew is a finalist for the opening as head coach for the Milwaukee Bucks. Larry Drew will only be with the Hawks until his contract runs out at the end of June and the Hawks have been looking at other...

Nate McMillan Interviews with the Atlanta HawksMay 17th, 2013 at 12:49 AMEarlier this week all the buzz surrounding the Atlanta Hawks coaching moves surrounded around Stan Van Gundy. Well, Nate McMillan was interviewed by the Hawks on Wednesday. Atlanta's GM Danny Ferry is leaving no stone unturned as he tries to find a (possibly) new leader for the team.
McMillan has coached...

Why Atlanta is an Optimal Place for a CoachMay 13th, 2013 at 11:42 PMIn the past Atlanta has been looked at as an unstable purgatory to many coaches and players. While the ownership has not changed, it seems that their thought process has. Instead of every owner acting as an individual general manager, The Atlanta Spirit has hired a strong GM in Danny...

Is Stan Van Gundy the Atlanta Hawks Next Head Coach?May 13th, 2013 at 12:48 AMOver the weekend the buzz around the Atlanta Hawks and their fans were rumors that the Hawks were going after Stan Van Gundy as their next head coach. The reason for pursuing Van Gundy was supposedly because he would give them a better shot at Dwight Howard (yeah, it stunned...